TAVERN ON RUSH – John Gatsos

ABOUT
Tavern On Rush is an upscale, contemporary American Steakhouse offering an extensive menu of Classic American fare, including only the finest USDA prime aged steaks and chops, fresh fish and seafood and unique daily specials.

Tavern On Rush features a sprawling horseshoe shaped bar, multi-level seating, professional and attentive wait staff, an exciting open kitchen, a beautiful private dining room and a lively outdoor patio. Visitors, locals and celebrities all agree, Tavern On Rush is the premier spot to see and be seen when looking for upscale dining in downtown Chicago!

Executive Chef John Gatsos

For the past seven years, John Gatsos has been the executive chef at Tavern On Rush restaurant in Chicago. Tavern offers a wide selection of steaks, as well as seafood and other special season ingredients that allow John to explore his interest in other cultural cuisines, especially Asian and Mediterranean inspired entrees. Prior to working at Tavern, John spent ten years as the Executive Chef at Chicago Yacht Club, Monroe and Belmont Harbors. John attended Washburne Culinary Institute in Chicago for his training as a chef and has been a member of the Chicago Culinary Federation for several years. John lives in Brookfield, with his wife and eight year old triplets, Christian, Jordan, and Alexandra.

Baconfest Chicago is a nationally renowned, locally beloved festival dedicated to America’s favorite cured meat: bacon! At Baconfest, Chicago’s best chefs concoct and serve brilliant bacon dishes to thousands of passionate bacon lovers. Liquor sponsors provide cocktails, beer and wine designed to complement a bacon meal. Bacontrepreneurs and bacon-friendly brands exhibit their wares and connect with our bacon community. A panel of judges bestows the Golden Rasher awards on chefs and guests for achievement in the bacon arts. It is a raucous, rockin’ good time for everybody involved.